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Telling time has been refined to a science in the Hindu culture. And nowhere is time given greater prominence than in the Hindu temple. If you are accustomed to Western time concepts, the following overview of time from the Hindu per- spective will be illuminating. ANNOUNCING TIME/SPACE COORDINATES—THE SAMKALPA The samkalpa, a formal statement of intent chanted aloud by the priest be- fore each temple ceremony, designates the time and place of the puja. It is divided into several sections. Vedic Calendar lists this chant for each day with … Continue reading →